Fantasy Tip: Lohse struggled mightily in his start against the lowly Minnesota Twins Saturday, July 9, allowing six runs on nine hits over five innings while being tagged with the loss. He is not a recommended option in any fantasy format.

Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers SP Kyle Lohse (side) said he experienced some pain in his right side while facing the second batter of his start against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, July 9. However, he continued to keep pitching in an attempt to save the bullpen.

Fantasy Tip: It appears as though Lohse's lack of velocity on his fastball may have been caused by this injury. The 37-year-old right-hander allowed six earned runs on nine hits over five innings Saturday, with two walks and three strikeouts. Assuming he gets another opportunity to start, Lohse should be avoided in all but the deepest of AL-only fantasy leagues.

Texas Rangers SP Kyle Lohse allowed six earned runs, nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts and two homers allowed over five innings in a loss Saturday, July 9, against the Minnesota Twins. He also threw 62 of his 109 pitches for strikes in his return to the majors.

Fantasy Tip: Lohse was unable to help out the depleted bullpen for the Rangers, lasting just five frames. He is also unlikely to help out many fantasy owners, either. Avoid him in all but the deepest of AL-only leagues if he gets another chance in the Texas rotation.

The Texas Rangers are seriously considering promoting P Kyle Lohse from Class AAA Round Rock to help their beleaguered bullpen, even though he has been used exclusively as a starter this season.

Fantasy Tip: Lohse is 2-3 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts for Round Rock, with nine walks and 25 strikeouts through 33 2/3 innings, although much of the damage was done in one start. The 37-year-old veteran righty is not a recommended option in any fantasy format.

Free-agent SP Kyle Lohse (Brewers) signed with the Texas Rangers Friday, May 13, on a one-year deal worth $2 million with $1.5 million in performance bonuses.

Fantasy Tip: The 37-year-old fell off last season with a 5.85 ERA. He still has enough stuff to battle, but he could struggle in the American League and in the Texas heat. He's worth claiming in AL-only for depth, but he isn't worth much more.

Fantasy Tip: Several other clubs also appear to be pursuing the 37-year-old right-hander, who threw for interested teams Friday, May 6. If signed, he should be viewed as a back-of-the-rotation option for single-universe fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Tip: The Angels have a need for starting pitching following the recent season-ending injury to SP Garrett Richards (elbow). Lohse went 5-13 with a 5.85 ERA in 37 games (22 starts) for the Brewers in 2015 and is an innings eater who doesn't rack up many strikeouts. If signed, the 37-year-old right-hander should be viewed as nothing more than a back-of-the rotation option for AL-only fantasy leagues.